A pedestrian walks in the snow on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014, in Albany, N.Y. Up to 5 inches of snow had fallen in eastern New York early Thursday, but the National Weather Service said some areas from Buffalo to Albany could get up to 12 inches by the time the storm subsides on Friday. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)

A pedestrian walks in the snow on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014, in Albany, N.Y. Up to 5 inches of snow had fallen in eastern New York early Thursday, but the National Weather Service said some areas from Buffalo to

A woman crosses North Summit Street, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014, on her way to the Wood County Courthouse in Bowling Green, Ohio. A winter weather advisory is in effect for the area. (AP Photo/Sentinel-Tribune, J.D. Pooley) MANDATORY CREDIT, TOLEDO BLADE OUT

A woman crosses North Summit Street, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014, on her way to the Wood County Courthouse in Bowling Green, Ohio. A winter weather advisory is in effect for the area. (AP Photo/Sentinel-Tribune,

A pedestrian walks through the snow outside the state Capitol on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014, in Albany, N.Y. Up to 5 inches of snow have fallen in eastern New York early Thursday, but the National Weather Service said some areas from Buffalo to Albany could get up to 12 inches by the time the storm subsides on Friday. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)

A pedestrian walks through the snow outside the state Capitol on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014, in Albany, N.Y. Up to 5 inches of snow have fallen in eastern New York early Thursday, but the National Weather Service

Travelers walk a train station in the economic parking lot at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014. Another one to three inches of snow could fall across the Chicago metro area Thursday with even more falling in the southern part of the region, according to the National Weather Service. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Travelers walk a train station in the economic parking lot at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014. Another one to three inches of snow could fall across the Chicago metro area

Cars are covered by snow in rental car parking lot at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014. Another one to three inches of snow could fall across the Chicago metro area today with even more falling in the southern part of the region, according to the National Weather Service. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Cars are covered by snow in rental car parking lot at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014. Another one to three inches of snow could fall across the Chicago metro area today with

A Frontier airplane waits for passengers at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014. Another one to three inches of snow could fall across the Chicago metro area Thursday with even more falling in the southern part of the region, according to the National Weather Service. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

A Frontier airplane waits for passengers at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014. Another one to three inches of snow could fall across the Chicago metro area Thursday with even more

Morning commuters walk against blowing snow Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014, in Chicago. As much as a foot of snow or more was forecast for some areas in the Northeast overnight Thursday into Friday, and temperatures were expected to plummet, with some areas seeing highs just above zero, according to the National Weather Service. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)

Morning commuters walk against blowing snow Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014, in Chicago. As much as a foot of snow or more was forecast for some areas in the Northeast overnight Thursday into Friday, and temperatures

STAMFORD - The city’s Emergency Operations Center is open and has been monitoring the storm, which has already dumped approximately 5 to 6 inches of snow in Stamford.

Ted Jankowski, the city's director of public safety, health and welfare, says a Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 1 p.m. this afternoon. Stamford Public Schools are closed today.

Heavy snowfall, freezing and blowing and drifting of powdery snow has created hazardous travel conditions, Jankowski said. Snow is packed on the roadways and roadways are slick.

According to Jankowski, the Office of Operations has been plowing the roadways throughout the night utilizing over 60 vehicles. It is recommended to stay off the roads so that operations can continue to plow and spread material. If you must travel use extreme caution, Jankowski said.

Winds continue from the north at 15 to 25 mph and wind gusts up to 35 mph. Wind chills, from 10 below to around 20 below zero this morning, increasing to 5 to 10 below zero this afternoon. Wind chills below zero could lead to frostbite or hypothermia for anyone exposed to the cold. Wind chills 15 below or colder will lead to an even more rapid onset of hypothermia.

The heaviest snowfall will be through mid-morning. The lowest wind chills and visibility will be through around midday.

Precautionary/preparedness actions:

Winter storms and extreme cold are dangerous. People can be injured in traffic accidents, on icy roads, from falls and from hypothermia from prolonged exposure to cold. When the extreme cold hits, it's important for you to do what you can to stay warm. If you must go out into the elements dress in layers and cover your skin.

Other essential information:

• Life threatening situations should be reported to 911.

• Downed power lines and power outages should be reported immediately to CL&P at 1-800-286-2000.

• To report operational issues such as downed trees, etc. the Citizens Service Center will be open for calls at 203-977-4140 during business hours. For non-emergency weather related issues after business hours call 203-977-4444.

• The City will open several warming stations for Friday. A full list is included here. If necessary, shelter and other pertinent information will be made available through the City’s website and the media.

City Garbage and Recycling Pickup:

Friday garbage pickup has been postponed to Saturday. Due to Wednesday’s holiday, the City delayed garbage pickup this week by one. As a result of the winter storm, residents normally receiving garbage pickup on Thursday or Friday will now receive pickup on Saturday.